Hi, all!
I am desperate to find something to help with a hair loss issue I'm having, and I'm wondering if trying a no-poo regime might help.
I have hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), and a common side effect is hair loss. Ironically, the thyroid medication I'm on (Synthroid) has hair loss as a side effect (Go figure!
: ). To combat this, I started taking Evening Primrose Oil supplements, which is supposed to help curb the hair loss, according to the research I've done.
Anyway, I'd like to try to address the problem from the outside, as well. I would not be surprised if the chemical-laden shampoos are making the situation worse. My hair seems to be simultaneously oily (at the scalp) and dry/brittle elsewhere. I often feel like I need some sort of a leave-in conditioner.
So, no-poo seems like it might be worth a try. But has anyone noticed hair loss after starting no-poo? Has anyone noticed less hair loss? (I hope!)
I'm just not sure how this will affect my already stressed hair ...
Thanks so much for any advice!
K
I am desperate to find something to help with a hair loss issue I'm having, and I'm wondering if trying a no-poo regime might help.
I have hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), and a common side effect is hair loss. Ironically, the thyroid medication I'm on (Synthroid) has hair loss as a side effect (Go figure!

Anyway, I'd like to try to address the problem from the outside, as well. I would not be surprised if the chemical-laden shampoos are making the situation worse. My hair seems to be simultaneously oily (at the scalp) and dry/brittle elsewhere. I often feel like I need some sort of a leave-in conditioner.
So, no-poo seems like it might be worth a try. But has anyone noticed hair loss after starting no-poo? Has anyone noticed less hair loss? (I hope!)
I'm just not sure how this will affect my already stressed hair ...
Thanks so much for any advice!
K